Agreement signed to combat energy waste
The Afghanistan National Standards Authority (ANSA) under the Islamic Emirate has signed a memorandum of understanding with the consulting organization “Lima”, aimed to prevent energy
Category: Environment
Farah’s deadly deluge claims 22 lives and leaves 25 injured
The devastating flash floods in Farah province have resulted in the loss of 22 lives, with 25 others injured, local officials reported.
Farmers yet to receive the promised support for alternative crops
Across several provinces of Afghanistan, farmers who once relied on opium cultivation but have since abandoned the practice are voicing their concerns. Despite their efforts to shift away from illegal crops, many have yet to receive the promised support for alternative farming options from either the de-facto government or aid organizations.
Climate change threatens livelihoods of farmers, livestock owners in Parwan
Several livestock farmers in Parwan province say that climate change and their lack of knowledge about coping strategies for its impacts have caused significant harm
Farmers in Jowzjan hit hard by drought, pests
Amid the growing vulnerability of Afghanistan’s agricultural sector to climate change, several farmers in Jowzjan province report that persistent droughts, lack of water resources, and
Air pollution sees notable drop over the past 10 months, NEPA reports
This positive shift offers a glimpse of hope for citizens, who have long battled the challenges of poor air quality.
Climate change accelerates soil erosion in Ghazni
Agricultural experts in Ghazni say that due to climate changes, soil erosion in this province has accelerated.
Young volunteers lead efforts to combat environmental pollution in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – A group of young volunteers, working through a local organization, are actively engaged in environmental awareness initiatives aimed at reducing pollution. Through
UNICEF requires greater investment in education as floods damage 110 Afghan schools in 2024
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan has urged for increased investment in education that is both safe and resilient to the growing effects of climate change.
Heavy snow closes major highways, disrupting travel in several Afghanistan’s provinces
Officials at the Ministry of Public Works under the Islamic Emirate reports that due to heavy snowfall and storms, the Salang Highway and several routes leading to the provinces of Ghazni, Maidan Wardak, Bamyan, Ghor, Daikundi, and Faryab have been closed to both cargo and passenger vehicles.
IE urges lifting of sanctions on Afghanistan to address climate change issues
According to data from NEPA, 181 kilometers of glaciers in Afghanistan have melted in recent years due to climate change, 149 species of animals and plants are at risk of extinction, and 2.5 million people have been displaced.
Helmand farmers shift to date farming after opium poppy ban
Farmers in Helmand province, located in southern Afghanistan, have expressed that following the Islamic Emirate’s ban on opium poppy cultivation, they have turned to horticulture, particularly the establishment of date palm orchards.
